Caernarfon Castle
Overview
Royal fortress-palace built on legends and bitter medieval conflict. Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. This fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont is grouped with Edward I's other castles at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech as a World Heritage Site. But for sheer scale and architectural drama Caernarfon stands alone. Here Edward and his military architect Master James of St George erected a castle, town walls and a quay all at the same time. This gigantic building project eventually took 47 years and cost a staggering £25,000.
Contact details
Castle Ditch Caernarfon Wales LL55 2AY United Kingdom
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Access guidance
- The castle does not have a dedicated car park, however there are two public charging car parks nearby and others throughout the town. All car parks have accessible spaces. Access into the castle is via the King's Gate. There is ramp access from the pavement through the gate into the admissions area. A new lift enables visitors with limited mobility to reach the top of the King's Gate. If parking in the quayside car park there is a steep incline to reach the King's Gate entrance.
- Entry is through the King's Gate. A new lift enables visitors with limited mobility to reach the top of the King's Gate. The grounds consist of cropped grassy area and even pathways leading to different areas within the castle. Caernarfon Castle has several tall towers and gateways, and, as a result, lots of steps. The castle can be enjoyed at ground level, however much of the site is accessed via steep, narrow spiral staircases, some of which are uneven, including the wall walks and some internal rooms. Throughout the castle there are also threshold steps at doorways and low door heights
- There are two sets of visitor toilets one of which can be accessed via a ramp and offer individual cubicles and changing areas.
- Audio guide available to purchase on arrival in the visitor centre.
- Portable inductgion loops are available.
- Loud audio-visual presentation within Northeast Tower with flashing lights